Boracay: A Food Lover’s Paradise

Many people have heard about Boracay and its beautiful beaches. Travel guides will tell most tourists that Boracay is a must visit destination when visiting the Philippines because of its cheap prices, friendly locals and soft white sand. This is all true. Boracay gives tourists that tropical feel that they are looking for without having to take an unbearably long flight just to get to their destination.



What many overlook when visiting Boracay is the huge array of seafood that is available. It is truly a food lover’s haven. Located just about an hour away by plane from Manila, this island serves up some of the best prawns, crabs and fish that one can imagine. Many restaurants have fresh seafood that can be cooked your favorite way.



Boracay offers a wide variety of different restaurants and bars that all have a common denominator. Good food. Take your pizza and enjoy it on the beach or sip on a fresh mango shake while watching the sunset. There is something to satisfy everyone’s palette.



If you are not a beach person, you can devour one of Boracay’s freshly made crepes while watching the children play on the beach. Add a scoop of delicious ice cream for those really hot summer days.



If traveling on a budget, why not try some of the local street food available along the white sands of the island. Residents of Boracay cook and sell fish and squid balls, barbeque and other delicacies throughout the day and into the night. If you are feeling daring, attempt to wolf down a local favorite called "isaw". These are usually made out of pig or chicken intestines and are favored by many.



On another note, if sky is the limit with dining out while on the island there are certainly some resorts that are worth checking out. Discovery Shores puts together a delicious breakfast buffet that overlooks the beach. Mango Ray is a great place to go if one is craving international gourmet dishes. If your taste buds are calling for pizza and pasta, Aria, located in D’Mall will definitely satisfy that craving. Want to add some spice to your day? Visit True Food for a taste of Indian food, Boracay style.



The great news is that many airlines such as Seair fly to Boracay, hassle free and on time on a daily basis. These flights are reasonably priced and are a breeze to book so there is no excuse as to why one should miss out on these mouth watering dishes.